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"Your name is not there Amara." And as soon as I heard these words from Shreya's mouth, my stomach felt as if it was churning.

My throat felt as if it's clogged. My mouth couldn't process any words as the only thing I didn't want to happen with my life has now happened, unfortunately.

"What about other companies?" A whisper came out of my mouth.

"We have found everyone's name in different companies except yours." Reva replied in a low voice and my heart skipped a beat right there.

"How many students haven't got the placement?" I questioned, gaining courage.

"Around 40 or 50 out of 700." And hearing this reply from Shreyas, my eyes experienced a thick layer of haze over them, fresh tears glistening which I could feel.

"Did I have to be one of those?" I swallowed the big lump forming in my throat and looked at my friends, Shreya, Shreyas, Reva and Jai who were giving me pitiful look.

Well they should be happy that they got their placement in such successful and big companies unlike me.

"Don't cry Amara. We'll find a solution."

"You know you have your brother right? He'll find and see a company for you to do the internship-"

"I don't want that!" A yell came out of my mouth, getting up from the chair I was sitting on while my friends gave me a horrified look.

"For the first time in my life I wanted to do something on my own. With my own hardwork and efforts. And look what happened. I bloody didn't get the placement." I continued pacing in the auditorium of the college I studied in.

"G-Guys, I did my best in the exams. I tried my level best and studied as much as it was possible for me. I didn't want to disappoint Bro. I didn't." I breathed out in desperation, clutching my hair as my body found a place to sit again since I felt as my insides were ruined.

"Amara-"

"I bagged the third position in our whole stream guys. I was in the top three and yet it didn't benefit me? How is that fair?" I whispered, looking at them with teary eyes.

"Don't worry-"

And I couldn't hear any further so as to I ran out of the auditorium directly to the massive open ground of our college. I could hear my friends shouting for me, but not for once I looked back.

Different students were scattered around in our college, but none of them noticed my state and I am glad they didn't.

My legs took me to a corner where there was basically no one.

I felt exhausted. My mind felt exhausted that even after so much efforts I couldn't do anything on my own.

Am I so dependent on Arjun Bro?

Is he going to be my career maker as well which I never want in my whole lifetime?

Three months.

That's how long I studied continuously with very short breaks for my final semester. It started just after that night in Baba's farmhouse. Studying whole year was different for my conceptual clarity, but I did this for scoring well in my finals.

And I was so glad it worked when I looked at my scorecard. I had bagged the third position in my stream and my happiness was on another level because of this.

The interviews and all went very well. I was satisfied with my performance.

The company which I wanted to do the internship in was none other Rehaan Roy's company which he'd started from scratch and now was at such great heights.

And I only feel worse when I think how great my interview was with them. Though, it wasn't taken by Rehaan himself as I know he must be a very busy man, but that particular interview of mine with this company was the best amongst every other.

And yet I don't know what went wrong.

I don't want Arjun Bro's help in this at any cost. This is something I want to do completely with my efforts because what I know is Arjun Bro has already done a lot for me. It's high time he lowers them and focus on his life with Zivah.

And I knew I had to do something because I cannot let this chance go.

******

Currently Zivah and I were busy shopping. Well more like she was shopping and I was accompanying her. It was for her and Bro's wedding.

The whole week I was busy with different ways to get something done for my life and career and when Zivah had requested me to accompany her for the shopping spree, I couldn't deny. We prefer shopping together since our choice is quite similar.

It was around a month left for their wedding with Zivah doing the preparations with Baba's and my help while Bro is always busy with the business, as he says.

"How does this looks?" She questioned breaking the chain of my thoughts.

"Uhh- it's amazing." I said with a big smile and she looked at me doubtfully.

"What happened Amara? You're looking so off. Are you not feeling well? Should we just cancel today's plan?" She rambled and I immediately sensed her being hyper.

"No Zi-Zi. I was just wondering what to buy for myself. After all I have to look the best in Bro and your wedding." I chuckled lightly.

"Even if you'll come wearing a sac of potato, you'll look amazing. Don't think too much because I am sure we'll find the perfect dress for you too." She said playfully, bumping her shoulder with mine making a small smile appear my lips.

"Ma'am, it'll be better if you come at our shop with your fiance. These days we have a trend for the couple to wear matching outfits and I am sure it'll be beneficial for you." The salesman said when we were busy finding the perfect outfit.

"Oh no. That's not needed and it's not happening as well. I-" And I didn't let Zivah complete her unnecessary explanation and reasoning.

"It is happening as it's absolutely needed." I butted in, excited at the thought of them shopping together.

"Stop it Amara. I don't think it's a good idea." Zivah said, looking all panicked unnecessarily.

"It's an amazing idea. Just imagine how good you and bro will look in matching outfits. And I am calling Bro now only. He'll be the one accompanying you this time for shopping instead of me." I grinned, pulling out my phone from my bag.

"Have you gone insane Amara? You know I wouldn't prefer-"

"Why are you overreacting Zivah? He's your fiance. Jun Bro. And you'll just do shopping together so what's the big deal? Now, leave my hand and let me ring Arjun Bro." I said calmly, and got up from the chair I was sitting on as she left my hand.

And it only took me a couple of minutes to make Arjun Bro agree to come here for shopping with Zivah.

******

Siitting on a big rock, I was busy looking at the city view that was below me, between the mountains.

I didn't know where I was going, but I just kept driving in a random direction, which had resulted in me coming at the outskirts of Delhi.

I was at peace here.

A lot more peace than it was going on in my life because of the internship drama and exams.

Will I never be able to achieve my goals to work in the company I wanted since my college days?

Still it wasn't me alone here and it was the worst part.

There were around 5-6 couples except me being all alone which only meant that this was a couple's point.

And it only made me cry more from the insides.

The one thing I always wanted was a good relationship in my college which never happened. I was still fine with it as I thought I would be able to find a good man at the time of my internship or job.

But now, it seems as if everything in my life is ruined.

It feels as if I don't have any direction in my life. As if I am a lone wanderer.

I felt someone sitting beside me only to make my heartbeat increase due to nervousness.

What if the person is a serial killer?

Or a zombie?

How am I going to fight with him?

But does a zombie uses such an amazing cologne?

This cologne is just like-

"Hey." A deep voice said only to make me jump at my place due to the sudden action.

I turned my face towards the intruder and as soon as I noticed who the person sitting there was, my jaw dropped on the ground, making it obvious how shocked I was.

"Rehaan?" I gasped.

"Yeah. How are you?" He asked, looking at me with a small smile.

"Okay, I guess? What are you doing here in Delhi?" I questioned again, trying to recover from my shock.

"Here for a project. But you tell me, why does it seems to me as if you're forcing yourself to say that you're fine?" He questioned turning his gaze over the mountains that was previously settled on me.

"What are you? A face reader?" I huffed at the thought of him catching my lies.

"Well I am a face reader for the people I know well." He shrugged, still looking ahead.

Did he just say that he knows me well?

"Anyways, where did you find a placement? I am sure it must be atleast 3-4 companies." He questioned turning his gaze over me.

3-4? Here I haven't gotten a call from even one.

"Promise you'll not laugh at me if I'll answer your question?" I questioned, taking out my pinky finger at him.

"You think I will laugh over the fact that you got a placement in a better company than mine?" He asked with a appalled look.

"Better company than yours? Where are you living Rehaan? Yours is the best." I responded with a sarcastic smile towards my fate.

He took a glance at me as soon as I said this. But his face this time had a look of probably guilt?

"I didn't get any placement." I finally uttered.

For a moment, he didn't utter any word. It was complete silence from the both of us. And then all of a sudden he raised his head to look at me and his expression was all flabbergasted.

If this is his reaction, then I can only wonder how Bro will react.

"What? Are you serious right now?" He asked with his mouth agape.

"Don't make me feel worse Rehaan. I already am sulking about this." I shrugged with no emotion.

"But Amara-"

"Yeah yeah. I still remember my goals and everything. I even did my best to achieve it, but it wasn't just enough. I guess it was my fate." I butted in, not letting him pass any other comment.

"So you will just stop trying?" He questioned.

"What else can I do?" I asked back.

"A lot." He replied in an instant.

"For example?" I questioned again.

"Uhhm- I- can help you." He suggested after moments of silence.

"Help? How? Now you will teach me about computers while managing your huge company side by side Rehaan? Doesn't that feels weird to even talk about?" I exasperated.

"When did I say I will teach you? You need to do the internship right? I will help you with that." He ended with a small smile. It seemed a wicked one to me.

"Favor. I don't want a favor Rehaan. It's the last thing on my mind. You think that I will accept the offer that too when your company doesn't prefers to take more than 5 students for internship?" I said looking bewildered at his offer.

"Well, it's four this time. We have one position left." He replied.

"Why am I finding it hard to believe?" I asked, looking at him with all seriousness.

"Let me tell you something Amara. I am not anyone's well wisher. When I say I want to help you, that doesn't mean you'll be the only one getting benefited here. I want something in return with this. So, this offer isn't just for you. With this, both of us will be getting something out of it." He said with a smirk.

Now where is this leading onto?

Why can't my life be simple?

"What is it that you want from me?" I exasperated.

"Something which I can't tell you here. Let's do one thing. Tomorrow is my last day here and I want us to meet to discuss about everything. After that you can decide whether you want to continue with this offer or not." He said with a shrug.

"And what if I deny you right now itself?" I asked with raised eyebrows.

"Then I can only say that you'll forever regret not taking up this amazing offer." He shrugged as if what all he said was a normal thing.

"What will you get by this Rehaan?" I asked in desperation.

"Not everything is to be told Amara." He smirked.

How the hell should I rip that smirk off his face?

Forwarding his hand, he looked at me expectantly. My confusion got on it's best making me look at him with a weird face.

"Your phone." He voiced out.

"Why?" I asked doubtfully.

"I am saving my number on your phone. I'll message you the details for tomorrow." He explained.

"You seem sure that I will be looking forward to the offer." I pointed out.

"We'll see that tomorrow Amara." He said.

Taking my phone in his hand, he himself put my fingerprint for recognition by taking my hand in his and under a minute he was done with everything he had planned. He even ring up to his phone to save my number back.

What does he has in his mind?

Should I consider this offer or not?

Will one decision really be affecting my life?

******

Hey everyone!

How was the chapter anyways?

Well, like always Amara has a plan in her mind this time as well that too to make Zivah and Arjun shop together. But what's with Rehaan?